Historic Preservation Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · March 16, 2022
Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
4:00 PM
Public Participation via Zoom / Hybrid
City Hall, Commission Chambers
Historic Preservation Board
Historic Preservation Board Agenda March 16, 2022
The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on March 16,
2022 commencing at 4:00 pm EST.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to
traditional in-person meetings.
Accordingly, any individual wishing to provide sworn testimony shall be present
physically in the Commission Chambers. However, the Historic Preservation Board
has established the ability for the public to provide comments (non-sworn and
without evidentiary value) virtually.
Accordingly, only individuals who wish to provide public comment in this format, may
appear and provide those comments via Zoom.
Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at
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already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at:
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or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting.
The meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the
City’s website (www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast.
NOTE:
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2022, ALL NON-EMPLOYEE VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO
WEAR FACE MASKS DURING THEIR VISIT TO ANY CITY FACILITY.
ALL PERSONS MUST MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING ADDRESS
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
IV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEFERRAL OF AN AGENDA ITEM
V. PUBLIC HEARING
SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES
SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Board during the public hearing portion
must legibly record their name and address on the sign -in sheet with the item(s) they
wish to address at the recording secretary's table. The primary purpose of the sign -in
sheet is to record the attendance at the meeting and to assist in the accurate recording
of the minutes.
PROCEDURE: The following format shall be used; however, the Chairperson in special
circumstances may impose variations.
• Identification of item by Chairperson
• Disclosure statement by Board members
• Presentation by Staff
• Applicant or Agent presentation
• Public comment-support/opposition
• Public comment closes - Board discussion
• Motion, discussion and second of motion
• Board's final comments
• Vote
VI. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS:
1. 22-3800 CASE FILE LHD 2021-006: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 1321 Asturia Avenue, legally described as Lot 18, Block 12, Coral Gables Section “E,”
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 13 of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD 2021-006 -- 1321 Asturia Ave
2. 22-3801 CASE FILE LHD 2021-009: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 333 University Drive, legally described as All of Block 37, Coral Gables Crafts Section,
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 40 of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD-2021-009 -- 333 University--San Sebastian Apts -- FINAL March 2022
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3. 22-3802 CASE FILE LHD 2021-013: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property
at 122 Menores Avenue, legally described as Lot 6, Block 36, Coral Gables Douglas
Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 25, at Page 69 of the
Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Attachments: 1 LHD Report -- 122 Menores - March
VII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
1. 22-3803 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-001: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1036 Andalusia Avenue, a Local Historic
Landmark, legally described as Lot 3 and the East 25 Feet of Lot 2, Block 12, Coral
Gables Section “A,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page
102 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests
design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2022-001
HPB SET
2. 22-3804 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-004: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 4225 Santa Maria Street, a Non-Contributing
Resource within the “Santa Maria Street Historic District,” legally described as Lots 13
and 14. Block 96, Coral Gables Country Club Section Part Five, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 23, at Page 55 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the installation of an
aluminum fence with gates and concrete posts.
Attachments: Report SP2022-004
application
CRL GABLES - LETTER OF INTENT
4225 Santa Maria - FULL PLAN SET
4225 Santa Maria - HOUSE SURVEY
ARCH_4225 SANTA MARIA ST. Rev.1(1)
IMG-4837
IMG-4838
IMG-4840
IMG-4841
3. 22-3805 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-005: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness for the property at 1024 Cotorro Avenue, a Non-Contributing Resource
within the “French City Village Historic District,” legally described as Lot 6, Block 145,
Coral Gables Riviera Section Part Nine, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat
Book 28, at Page 29 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The
application requests design approval for the demolition of the existing residence and the
construction of a new single-family residence, auxiliary structure, and sitework .
Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-100 and 2-101 (D) (3), (6a),
(6b), and (7b); Article 3, Section 3-308 D (2); and Article 10, Section 10-102 (A) 4a of the
Coral Gables Zoning Code for the minimum rear setback, front door facing, maximum
allowable floor area, maximum allowable ground area coverage, minimum allowable
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landscaped open space, and minimum allowable garage length.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2022-005
1024 Cotorro Ave-Cert of Appropriateness completed appl-02-09-22
1024 COTORRO AVE-HIST BD REVIEW SET-02-09-22
1024 COTORRO NEW SURVEY-08-17-21
Souto - Cotorro Avenue - Variance Letter of Intent (14531077.2)
Souto-Prelim BOA photos-08-31-21
4. 22-3806 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2022-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate
of Appropriateness, in accordance with section 8-104(D)(2) of the City of Coral Gables
Zoning Code, for the public right-of-way adjacent to 244, 250, 272, and 290 Valencia
Avenue and 247 and 297 Almeria Avenue, legally described as that portion of the
east-west alley 20 feet in width lying west of the northerly extension of the east line of Lot
35, Block 10, Coral Gables Crafts Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 10, at Page 40, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The
applicant is requesting a recommendation of approval for an amendment to the City Plan
for the vacation of the alley.
Attachments: COA Report - SP2022-006 - 290 Valencia Avenue Alley Vacation
22-03-09_HPB ALLEY VACATION SUBMITTAL
VIII. BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION / CITY PROJECTS UPDATE
IX. ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while
addressing the Board, shall be barred from further audience before the Board by the
Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Board is granted by the
majority vote of the Board Members present. Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal
outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited .
Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers.
Any person, who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No .
2006-11, as amended, must register with the City Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying
activities before City Staff, Boards, Committees or City Commission. A copy of the
Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. If a person decides to
appeal any decision made by a Board, Committee or City Commission with respect to
any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that person will need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). Any meeting may be
opened and continued and, under certain circumstances, additional legal notice will not
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be provided.
Any person requiring special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the
meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Raquel Elejabarrieta (Email:
relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600, at
least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. All meetings are telecast live on Coral
Gables TV Channel 77.
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